Manager, HR Data Governance

Lead the execution of GPA&E COE strategy specifically related to global data governance and data quality strategies for HR data 

Use subject matter expertise to help further define the governance framework for global, regional, and local HR data 

Lead the implementation and day-to-day management of the data dictionary and business glossary for global HR; provide guidance to data consumers and SMEs to define clear and consistent data definitions, data lineage, and metadata; create formal processes to drive the data definition function, including mentoring staff to leverage data value and quality across the enterprise 

Lead team in resolution of data issues identified throughout the organization and determine scope of issues; communicate solutions to data consumers 

Promote a solid understanding of Fresenius Medical Care’s data ecosystem and how to best govern data assets based on policies and standards set by the HR Data Governance Program 

Maintain awareness of current trends and best practices related to data governance and data quality and continuously improve end-to-end processes 

Prioritize the fulfillment of all requests and partner with other teams as needed for fulfillment; ensure the status of all requests and fulfillment of approved requests is tracked in an intuitive and transparent manner (, within Jira or Dovetail) 

Ensure all data privacy and information security requirements are considered in the evaluation of all requests; determine when requests will need to be escalated for approval and facilitate the approval process. 

Lead the development of training materials/quick-start guides related to data governance/data quality topics and conduct training sessions for various groups (, HRBPs, COEs, business leaders) 

Lead other special projects as defined by business needs (, engagement survey data review) 

Other duties as assigned 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

0-5% travel potential 

Responsible for leading a team of 4-6 senior analysts 

Bachelor’s Degree required; Advanced Degree preferred 

6 – 8 years related experience

5+ years supervisory or project/program management experience preferred 

5+ years exposure to various HR & non-HR related departments data (, Compensation, Benefits, Labor Relations, Finance, etc.) 

3+ years of SQL and relational database experience 

Proficiency in metadata and data quality tools like Atlan, Collibra, Informatica, Alation, Ataccama, Talend, etc. 

Experience gathering and evaluating business requirements to build and implement enterprise level data warehouse solutions 

In-depth knowledge of cloud computing platforms, business intelligence tools, data warehousing, and data visualization. Knowledge of data modeling, dimensional modeling, data quality, and metadata management. Strong desire to continue learning about new data governance/data quality tools 

In-depth understanding of data privacy and security regulations. High degree of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality of data 

Strong business communication, consulting, and training skills. Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical users 

Excellent research, analytical, and critical thinking skills with attention to detail 

Must be highly organized to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects